"The Playground:" Your Guide to What to Do This Weekend

It's time to figure out where some of the parties are this weekend and below are our picks. Make sure to check out our Calendar Page and follow us on Twitter as well.-

Kim Kardashian's Official 30th Birthday Party When: Fri, October 22, 10:00pm-4:00am Where: Amnesia Why: Join the festivities...if you have $2500 to spare Details

Cooking Classes at Andaz Wall Street When: Sat, October 23, 11:00am-2:00pm Where: Andaz Wall St, 75 Wall St New York, NY Why: Fall dishes to include roasted pumpkin bellini, pumpkin soup, pumpkin relish..get the drift? Details

Halloween Spooktacular Benefit When: Sat, October 23, 2:00pm-5:00pm Where: Queens Museum of Art Why: Start Halloween early with a host of kid-friendly activities Details

Flavorpill & Mondial's CMJ Burlesque Musical Masquerade When: Sat, October 23, 2:00pm-7:00pm Where: Southpaw, 125 Fifth Ave Brooklyn, NY Why: How often do you go to a burlesque masquerade party during the day? Details

Walter Cronkite Faith and Freedom Awards Gala When: Sun, October 24, 5:30pm-9:30pm Where: The Prince George Ballroom, 15 E 27th St New York, NY Why: Honoring MSNBC's Rachel Maddow and Rev Dr Joan Brown Campbell Details